Arriving at the wedding ceremony in style is a right of passage for every bride and groom, and finding the perfect wedding transport to ferry you around for the day is, arguably, one of the best jobs for anyone making plans for their special day.
As with any aspect of the wedding, there are many different options to choose from. Horse drawn carriages, vintage cars, limousines — even repurposed camper vans — have all become favourites of discerning brides and grooms looking to arrive — and leave — with a little touch of drama.
In this article, we are going to look at some of the creative wedding transport ideas that you should consider for your big day — and how to decide whether they are the right option for you. Keep reading to find out more.
A Vintage Car
One of the most popular types of wedding transport that you can choose from is a well-decorated vintage car. Nothing evokes such feelings of elegance and celebration like a beautifully preserved Rolls Royce, Aston Martin or Cadillac.
Finding the perfect car is a wonderful opportunity to sit down together and find a model you both love; do your research, and track down a car that will make you both feel truly special as you speed away from the ceremony.
You might choose to match your car to the colour of your wedding theme, or to hire a ‘fleet’ of vintage cars with which to ferry your entire wedding party around for the day.
If you are looking for a wedding car for your big day then, make sure you have a look at the wedding suppliers online offering these cars.
A Horse and Carriage
The horse drawn carriage has become synonymous with elegant, fairytale inspired weddings — but your guests will still marvel at the sight of you drawing up to the venue like a modern day Cinderella. This is a wonderful choice for any bride or groom hoping to pull out all the stops, and make their wedding day magical within something a little more out of the ordinary, and to get some truly wonderful photographs as you arrive at the ceremony.
Remember that choosing a horse drawn carriage will limit you on the distance you can expect to travel — and the roads you can use. Your driver may need you to travel part of the distance in a friend’s car, and complete the journey in the carriage, rather than covering miles with the horses. Make sure to have a look at some local horse and carriage drivers online, or you may be disappointed.
A Boat
If you are travelling overseas for your wedding, then what better way to make an entrance than arriving by water? Where beach weddings may lack solid ground on which to make the walk down the aisle, they offer plenty of unusual and exciting new ways for you to arrive.
Remember that sea air and high speeds can wreak havoc on hair and makeup, so consider giving the speed boat a miss until the honeymoon.
You might also consider hiring a larger boat that will allow you to transport your guests to the reception, though this is dependent on the size of your wedding party. If you enjoy traveling by water, then there are many different options to choose from — provided you don’t mind getting a little wet.
A Bus
If you have a big wedding party and you want to try and save some money on your wedding transport, then consider hiring a bus to transport your wedding party to the venue. This is a great transport option because it means you can keep your guests together, and ensure that the celebratory atmosphere continues as they travel between the ceremony and the reception. It also means that everyone will arrive on time — and before the newlyweds make their grand entrance.
This is also a fantastic option if you are hosting your wedding reception at a venue with limited parking, as it will keep your guests from having to pay for public parking, or leave their cars on the roadside. Remember that your guests will require some warning, as they may decide to take a taxi to the reception and stay overnight before making the journey back the following morning. Leave a note with your invitations,
The bus needn’t be just a practicality, either; vintage and repurposed double-decker busses offer up an attractive solution, and will make your guests feel well looked after as they sit back, and enjoy the day.
A Limousine
A staple at any red carpet event, the limousine is a luxurious choice for any bride or groom with a taste for the finer things in life.
A vintage limousine will evoke the perfect air of twentieth century luxury, making it an unbeatable choice for classic and glamorous weddings alike, which a modern limousine — complete with your very own blacktie chauffeur —will make the two of you feel like Hollywood royalty for the day.
Not only will a limousine offer the perfect set of wheels with which to arrive at your venue, it will also provide a more private space for the two of you to escape into during those few precious moments between the ceremony and the reception. Sit back, share a glass of champagne, and revel in the peace and quiet before the party begins.
Keep These Ideas in Mind
There are a lot of things that you will need to keep in mind when it comes to planning your wedding, and wedding transport is one of the most important aspects, as it will ensure a smooth transition between each part of the day. With so many options to choose from, you will need to have a look and decide what is the best for you. Make sure to take your time over the decision, and that you work together to find a car in which you will both enjoy riding into the sunset together.
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